southside Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 5 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: Sounds like they’d fill in well then Rovers fans also unable to spell "the" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 18 minutes ago, phantom said: Can't imagine Trumpton is anywhere near fit for league football anymore You could say the same about the mem TBF and eastville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ska Junkie Posted August 16 Popular Post Share Posted August 16 5 minutes ago, southside said: Rovers fans also unable to spell "the" My old man worked on Concorde for years and he despised the gas, still does in his lucid moments. He's a great dad, brought me up properly, as a red. 22 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 hours ago, Davefevs said: Just far enough away from Downend. They'll be parking their rag & bone wagons outside yer house, mark my words ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 14 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: They'll be parking their rag & bone wagons outside yer house, mark my words ! Spooky, he came up my road today with his mic and loud speaker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Spooky, he came up my road today with his mic and loud speaker! He's only human, after all. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Spooky, he came up my road today with his mic and loud speaker! He must have liberated it from the Dolman, I can never understand what he shouts ! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 2 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: He must have liberated it from the Dolman, I can never understand what he shouts ! Unhhffty uytrrfgfss’ I think that’s what he’s saying 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 18 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Spooky, he came up my road today with his mic and loud speaker! He was round my way yesterday morning too Dave. Kid down the road thought it was an ice cream man. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 5 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: He was round my way yesterday morning too Dave. Kid down the road thought it was an ice cream man. Now that made me laugh. Dunno if urban myth or not but someone I know allegedly says to their kids that when the ice cream van music is on, it means no ice cream! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Stripe Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 9 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Some of them seem to know something, but they've suggested it's a rumour, my local is a bit of a Gas-pub (albeit mostly on a match day), but there was some talk last night of Newport being a likely destination during a rebuild. There was also talk that once that move is in place, there is likely to be a bit of a re-set within the club with the club moving out of the Mem entirely and using temporary offices at the training ground so the entire stadium would be shut down. One or two speculated that 'unexpected problems' will mean that the planning permission changes from recreational to residential and that they'll never get back to Bristol, but equally someone else did say that they current owners are committed to the club and are prepared to underwrite the cost of both the build, the increased losses whilst the build takes place and that on their return, they'll be looking to invest in the club but with an infrastructure in place that will allow them to take advantage of any success. All that said, it was based entirely on 'what people had heard' - rather than 'I was specifically told by 'x' that this is happening'. As much as I would hate to see this happen to any football league club, because it's them I would laugh so much I'd probably give myself a hernia. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 9 hours ago, Lewisdabaron said: Edited for you You missed out the Purdown Poachers. Somehow that name suits them down to the ground. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityal Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 7 hours ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: I’m really hoping that KITR has got it wrong and they’re off to Newport IOW. Newport Rhode Island would be even better. I don't!! - I live within about 200-300m of the Ferry terminal in Southampton. Though i guess the silver lining would be they hardly turn up for home games in Bristol as it is, so home games on the IoW might attract a couple of car loads max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 hour ago, cityal said: I don't!! - I live within about 200-300m of the Ferry terminal in Southampton. Though i guess the silver lining would be they hardly turn up for home games in Bristol as it is, so home games on the IoW might attract a couple of car loads max. Ahh yes….but if they move to Newport (SW, RI or IOW) EVERY game will be an away game. …and you know what that means? Huge numbers, thousands locked out. Its ‘what they do’ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 They really are huge 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 19 hours ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: Ahh yes….but if they move to Newport (SW, RI or IOW) EVERY game will be an away game. …and you know what that means? Huge numbers, thousands locked out. Its ‘what they do’ There is a Newport in Scotland. Move there and the attendance might dwarf hat of say, Clyde or Stranraer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 22 hours ago, White Stripe said: As much as I would hate to see this happen to any football league club, because it's them I would laugh so much I'd probably give myself a hernia. You can have mine if you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 1 hour ago, JBFC II said: They really are huge Again, laughable the way they go on 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 (edited) 2 hours ago, JBFC II said: They really are huge You know exactly where they all are…..trying desperately to break the locks off Rotherham 0 Rotten Spam 0 Edited August 17 by Gert Mare 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 23 hours ago, White Stripe said: As much as I would hate to see this happen to any football league club, because it's them I would laugh so much I'd probably give myself a hernia. I would literally DIE laughing ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BetterRedthanBlue Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 2 hours ago, JBFC II said: They really are huge Yeah but the premier league started today and a leaf was blocking the road for hundreds of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 8 minutes ago, BetterRedthanBlue said: Yeah but the premier league started today and a leaf was blocking the road for hundreds of them! 611 apparently, if only Liverpool v Ipswich wasn't on the Tele! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 TBH I would never slag off people going away. It's a long trip and fair play to anyone that makes the effort .... But If you constantly bang on about how good/big your away support is then you need to back it up with numbers. I don't see us crowing about it but they seem amazed at what they take away . 600 is a decent away following for a side that was non League just a few short years ago . 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Seems they were rather fortunate to come away with a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 5 hours ago, JBFC II said: They really are huge A great photo of interesting clouds above a small gathering of public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_bristol Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 11 hours ago, JBFC II said: They really are huge If you look carefully you can see the 8 million fans locked outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffee dog Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 4 hours ago, real_bristol said: If you look carefully you can see the 8 million fans locked outside. Obviously hiding in the clouds! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 15 hours ago, JBFC II said: They really are huge What a strange stand. Why the stepped roof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 11 minutes ago, 42nite said: What a strange stand. Why the stepped roof? At a guess I would say it's something to do with whatever is behind it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 18 hours ago, Unan said: When the final score came through, they probably blamed City for ruining their weekend after the joy of a 0-0 at Rotherham . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamin Groovy Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 35 minutes ago, 22A said: When the final score came through, they probably blamed City for ruining their weekend after the joy of a 0-0 at Rotherham . Surely the belter with the Owers comment must have been listening to our game and not the Sags! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 19 hours ago, Unan said: After the excitement of a 0-0 draw away from home, those bedsheets are likely to be stuck together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Need planing permission first ho no they can do what they like best check if they put in for redevelopment or houses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 From an RUFC supporting pal of mine: rovers were shite. we hit the post twice, bar once and their keeper saved them. we've a whole new team. I think if we'd played them in a few more weeks' time, then it would have been a proper bumming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 “tbh, I was surprised by their poor following. only brought about 500/600 fans.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 5 minutes ago, WessexPest said: “tbh, I was surprised by their poor following. only brought about 500/600 fans.” But did he look in the car park? There were thousands out there. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 (edited) I’m told our ladies team had a very respectable attendance of 3170 at the Mem today for their opening match against Bournemouth. A pity The Cherries just managed to edge the game. Edited August 18 by bert tann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 4 minutes ago, bert tann said: A pity The Cherries just managed to edge the game. Just the 5 edges Bert. I've seen less watching cricket wtgr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 6 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: After the excitement of a 0-0 draw away from home, those bedsheets are likely to be stuck together. Did the continue with the thread Re City's score ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterRedthanBlue Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 1 hour ago, slartibartfast said: Did the continue with the thread Re City's score ? Unsurprisingly no as soon as it went to 3-3 and 4-3 absolutely no mention of it. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 The 15ers are at Stockport on Saturday (who have had an excellent start to life back in L1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 28 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: The 15ers are at Stockport on Saturday (who have had an excellent start to life back in L1). I did see one of the few saying after getting away with it yesterday " Daylight robbery, but I'll take it " ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 6 hours ago, The Gasbuster said: The 15ers are at Stockport on Saturday (who have had an excellent start to life back in L1). Live on Sky+ too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severn Beach Pigeon Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 7 hours ago, The Gasbuster said: The 15ers are at Stockport on Saturday (who have had an excellent start to life back in L1). Stockport have a bit of money behind them at the moment Not quite Disney FC levels of money, but a decent budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 2 hours ago, Severn Beach Pigeon said: Stockport have a bit of money behind them at the moment Not quite Disney FC levels of money, but a decent budget. I remember a pretty lively game at Stockport once 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Wonder if Stockport may spill a glass of water on their pitch on Saturday morning and decide to call off the game? Probably not because no credible football club would ever do such a thing. 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bert tann Posted August 19 Popular Post Share Posted August 19 CORRECTION to my post above. The attendance at yesterday’s historic first game at the Mem for the Bristol Rovers ladies team was 317 not 3170. 19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 3 minutes ago, bert tann said: CORRECTION to my post above. The attendance at yesterday’s historic first game at the Mem for the Bristol Rovers ladies team was 317 not 3170. The secret of great comedy Bert. Timing. 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted August 19 Author Share Posted August 19 6 hours ago, bert tann said: CORRECTION to my post above. The attendance at yesterday’s historic first game at the Mem for the Bristol Rovers ladies team was 317 not 3170. How many in the car park Bert? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 6 hours ago, bert tann said: CORRECTION to my post above. The attendance at yesterday’s historic first game at the Mem for the Bristol Rovers ladies team was 317 not 3170. 4 minutes ago, 42nite said: How many in the car park Bert? 317 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 11 hours ago, TV Tom said: I remember a pretty lively game at Stockport once 1984? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 1 hour ago, southside said: 1984? Maybe but thought it was a bit later than that sort of 87 or 88 but you may be right, don't think Man City had a game that day !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 1 hour ago, southside said: 1984? Dystopian novel, please introduce yourself to a dystopian club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip King Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said: Dystopian novel, please introduce yourself to a dystopian club. 2 + 2 = 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 2 hours ago, southside said: 1984? 84 sounds right, a week after a fruity encounter at Reading. Locals were enthusiastic and had to be fought off with pool cues and balls. Not a great view from the ‘Bear pit’, but that was resolved after an altercation in the stand, which allowed us to relocate 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 21/04/84 - two weeks after Reading away. Special train cancelled iirc. A fun day out all the same, despite uneventful 0-0 draw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 2 hours ago, TV Tom said: Maybe but thought it was a bit later than that sort of 87 or 88 but you may be right, don't think Man City had a game that day !!!! Definitely 84, yeah, some Man City turned up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 8 hours ago, southside said: Definitely 84, yeah, some Man City turned up Haha, 40 years ago it was then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 19 hours ago, southside said: Definitely 84, yeah, some Man City turned up Rather lively in the pedestrian precinct IIRC. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) Hundreds at the minimal this evening for their efl trophy game v spurs u21s. Watching on sky sports plus until spurs score. Or as long as I can stand it. Ed: the ragtags just scored. That's me out. Edited August 20 by Sleepy1968 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 On 18/08/2024 at 21:25, The Gasbuster said: The 15ers are at Stockport on Saturday (who have had an excellent start to life back in L1). For those with memories; Before that; it's the Mickey Mouse cup home to Spurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygram for mongo Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Spurs equaliser, decent finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I’m so glad there were no U21 sides in the Freight Rover (etc.) when we were in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 16 minutes ago, eardun said: I’m so glad there were no U21 sides in the Freight Rover (etc.) when we were in it. No, it was a proper competition the times we won it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Good finish 2-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) finished 3-3 Penalties now! Come on you Spurs Edited August 20 by INCRED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Well done Spurs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 2 minutes ago, Super said: Well done Spurs 17 year old Mikey Moore with a goal and 2 assists. Became the youngest ever Spurs players last season. Exciting future in store for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Absolute farce playing a Premiership U21 team in a cup competition. Who gives a monkey's who won this absolute ullage, a parody of a cup tournament? I trust that all Rovers' fans boycotted this nonsense on principle. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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